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Ein neues Leben beginnt in Christus. Lebe jeden Tag in der Realität dessen, wer du in Ihm bist.

*Rhapsody Of Realities Daily Devotional*

_Pastor Chris Oyakhilome DSc DSc DD_

_Thursday, July 9th 2026_

*A NEW CLASS OF MEN WITH A DISTINCT LIFE*

_And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son_ *(1 John 5:11)*

2 Corinthians 5:17 says, *“Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.”* You’re a new man in Christ, with the resurrection life: *“Therefore we are buried with him by baptism into death: that like as Christ was raised up from the dead by the glory of the Father, even so we also should walk in newness of life”* (Romans 6:4).

We’re a new class of men, a new species. This is what you must understand about our life in Christ. The life we have is from God and not from man. The Apostle John was deliberate with his language. He didn’t say, *“Life is in His Son”;* rather, he said, *“This life is in his Son.”* He’s talking about a specific life, the very life of God.

In 1 John 1:2, he calls it *“…that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us.”* This life is different from all others. It’s what makes us divine. It’s what makes us gods: *“I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High”* (Psalm 82:6). The Bible says as He is, so are we in this world (1 John 4:17).

Even the angel in the Book of Acts understood the peculiarity and taxonomic difference of our life in Christ when he said to the apostles in Acts 5:20, *“Go, stand and speak in the temple to the people all the words of this life.”* This life is distinct, divine and superior. That’s what you received when you were born again.

Being born again is not about joining a church; it’s about receiving eternal life—the life and nature of God. It means God is your Father. It means you’ve been brought into a new order of existence. Paul captures it this way: *“I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me…”* (Galatians 2:20). The concluding portion says, *“…the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God….”* This is the distinct, divine life of the new man in Christ.

*PRAYER*

_Dear Father, I thank you for your divine life in me. I’m conscious that I’m a new kind of man, born of your Spirit and filled with your glory. I walk in righteousness and live by your Spirit; I express your divine nature, revealing Christ to my world, in Jesus’ Name. Amen._

*FURTHER STUDY:*

*1 John 1:1-2* That which was from the beginning, which we have heard, which we have seen with our eyes, which we have looked upon, and our hands have handled, of the Word of life; *2* (For the life was manifested, and we have seen [it], and bear witness, and shew unto you that eternal life, which was with the Father, and was manifested unto us;)

*1 John 5:11-13* And this is the record, that God hath given to us eternal life, and this life is in his Son. *12* He that hath the Son hath life; [and] he that hath not the Son of God hath not life. *13* These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may know that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God.

*1 Peter 2:9 AMPC* But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a dedicated nation, [God’s] own purchased, special people, that you may set forth the wonderful deeds and display the virtues and perfections of Him Who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.

*1 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Acts 20:1-16 & Job 19-21

*2 Year Bible Reading Plan :* Galatians 2:3-12 & Isaiah 29

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3rd July

*STAY ENCOURAGED AND FOCUSED*

I say then, have they stumbled that they should fall? Certainly not!... *(Romans 11:11)*

Sometimes when you tell others about Jesus or invite them to church, they may not listen. When that happens, don’t be discouraged. Even Jesus experienced this. The Bible says, *“He came to His own, and His own did not receive Him”* (John 1:11). Yet God’s plan continued, and many lives were changed.

Paul also faced rejection when he preached about Jesus. Some people refused to listen, but Paul remained joyful and kept sharing the Good News with those who were ready to hear (Acts 18:1-6).

God wants you to do the same. Pray for everyone, but keep your heart glad and full of love. As you continue to shine for Jesus, others will be drawn to Him. Stay joyful and keep going!

*📖SCRIPTURE READING*

*Acts 13:46* Then Paul and Barnabas waxed bold, and said, It was necessary that the word of God should first have been spoken to you: but seeing ye put it from you, and judge yourselves unworthy of everlasting life, lo, we turn to the Gentiles.

*LET'S PRAY*
Dear heavenly Father, thank you for your Word that guides me in all things. As I share your Good News with my friends, at school, and in my community, many children will come to know you, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.